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January 6, 2011 | 
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Anya Bast takes a new approach to vampire erotica in The Chosen Sin, the first book in her new series that has a dash of sci-fi. In The Chosen Sin, Bast calls her vampires the Chosen, a minority that is frequently descriminated against. The Shining Way commune, however, provides a haven for vampires and succubare looking for a place to call home. But is there a darker side to this seemingly idyllic city? That’s a question a pair of investigators are determined to find the answer to. Driven by a need for revenge, Daria, one half of the detecting duo, agrees to become Chosen in order to infiltrate the domed city. Her target is the founder of the city whom Daria is convinced must be involved in illegal activities and who also is the prime suspect in a kidnapping. Daria is partnered with Alejandro, a vampire agent for the Governing Body of Chosen (GBC). He is assigned to make Daria into a Chosen then together, posing as lovers, they find themselves accepted into the Shining Way. Once inside the commune, however, it quickly becomes clear that Alejandro has another mission as well — a personal one to win Daria’s heart … and body. Personally, I found the concept of a vampire commune intriguing and liked that their society was the most human-like I’ve ever read. Instead of being wealthy recluses they have to work and find their place in society just like everyone else — some even worked in a factory! I also liked that there were two levels one could achieve in the conversion process, becoming either vampire, the upper level and one not many humans could reach, or succubare, a creature that feeds off lust. The Chosen Sin features some hot and kinky sex, but I feel it would have benefited from a bit more action of the kickass variety. As for the sci-fi elements, they’re present but minimal — basically in the form of colonization of other planets. Overall, I felt the The Chosen Sin was well written and the story wrapped up nicely, getting the series is off to a strong start. I’m anxious to see where it goes next. Have you read this The Chosen Sin? If so, feel free to leave a comment and let us know what you think!
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- Vampires – Collection of links and other resources about real vampires.
- Vampirism Information Archive – Includes information on psychic and magickal vampirism, a guide to bloodletting, theories and a historical timeline.
- VC Magazine – Monthly e-zine of the Vampire Church. Showcases dark-culture, featuring original poetry, art, stories and reviews of movies, music, clubs and websites. Extensive past issues archive.
- The Awakenings – Vampire Page – Article features a typology and description of different types of vampires. Includes links to related sites.
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- Dark Dreams – Dark poetry, short fiction and art. Articles on subjects such as dreams, real vampires, and earth religions. Links to other resources.
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- Shishain – One of a large group of people who have the fundamental need to exchange energy with others through various means: pranic, psychic, emotional, or sanguine.
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- House Sekhemu – A Luciferian-based order with a heavy magick and esoteric flavour.
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- National Vampire Association – For members of the NVA only. Offers members newsletters, a member listing by state, and message board. No non-member content. For vampires to share information and socialize.
- New Jersey Association of Real Vampires – A real vampire’s guide to NJ, NYC, Philly, and the surrounding areas. Resources, events, organizations, and links.
- Order of the Crimson Tongues – This Order has been founded upon the idea of preserving free speech within Vampyre / Vampire Communities.
- Temple of the Vampire – An international church devoted to the immortal vampire religion. Their mission is to find those kindred vampires not aware of their true heritage of potential immortality and power.
- Vampire Church – An international group. Includes articles, regular chats, forums, and a monthly newszine.
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- Tabula Rasa – Vampire Mythos – Article looking at the myth of the vampire, including its history and how it has been presented by David Carroll.
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- Vampyres Only – Variety of vampire information including FAQs, forums, collaborative stories, books and films.
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- Vampire Legacy Society – Dedicated to researching and recording the vampire legend, past and present, fact and fiction. Features a variety of interaction.
- Vampyre Resources – Vampire and gothic resources, postcards, moon phases, Edgar A. Poe writings, Druid and Pagan information, online tarot readings and vampyre subculture.
- Vampyres Only – Variety of vampire information including FAQs, forums, collaborative stories, books and films.
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- Vampire Research Society – A variety of research on Vampires. Includes FAQs, conspiracy theories, book reviews, vampire types and general information.
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- Cafe de Minuit – List of vampire fiction, clubs and music.
- Dark Fear – Sites organized by content, top 100, and search available.
- International Vampire – Amsterdam – A number of pages dedicated to vampires and the mystery of the undead.
- Melinda Hayes’ Vampire Resource Page – Bibliography, literature links, journals, artwork and vampires in movies, television, literature and music.
- Queer Vampires – A sanguinary feast for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and the transgendered. Learn about queer movies, books and sites, read stories, see pictures or talk with others.
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- The Sultry Night – Books, cafe, clubs, movies, and music.
- Vampyre Exchange and Information Network – Organizations which cater for a variety of interests, locations and sources of “paraphernalia” and listings of events which is regularly updated.
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- David Reed Vampire Study Center – Artist David Reed’s collection of vampire lore. Reed compares vampire’s non-reflectiveness with abstract art.
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- Nosferatu on Screens Small and Large – Charting the history of vampires on screen, searchable by date or by title.
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- The Vampyres Film list. – Comprehensive alphabetized text listing of all vampire movies, including the year, director, and link.
- Vampyres Online – Vampire movies described and reviewed with complete cast information. Also Vampire postcards, images, and downloads.
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Frostbite – Vampire Academy Book 2 by Richelle Mead By Gail Pruszkowski I’m reading the Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead and I think I like the second book even better than the first. I loved “Vampire Academy” but she really outdid herself with “Frostbite.” These young adult paranormal stories will definitely please the over thirty crowd as well as teens. The story picks up shortly after the first book. It has the same great characters and a few new ones. Christmas is coming up and it’s time for the winter break at St. Vladimir’s. Lissa’s Guardian, the Dhampir Rose, has a crush on her instructor and mentor, Dimitri Belakov. The two of them go to see famed Guardian Arthur Schoenberg, so Rose can take her make-up Qualifier exam. They find seven royal Moroi, massacred along with their Guardians. It appears the Strigoi, the evil and immortal vampires, are being helped by humans. The Academy decides to send the entire school on a holiday trip to the exclusive Moroi ski lodge. It’s for their own safety so the school can pool their guardians for protection. Meanwhile Rose’s mother has returned after years of no contact with her and another woman has eyes for Dimitri. Even worse their enemies are closer than they realize. 
The author brings new readers up to date, so if you haven’t read her first book you can still enjoy this one. There is less interaction between Rose and Lissa because Lissa is preoccupied with her new boyfriend, Christian. But this time more focus is placed on Rose who narrates the story. There’s the usual teenage angst, drama and jealousy, plus lots more emotion, romance and action. Mystery, intrigue, twists and turns will keep you guessing. It’s a great follow up to a great series with lots more to come. Reading Level: Young Adult Publisher: Razorbill (April 10, 2008) ISBN: 978-1595141750 Pages: 336 Gail Pruszkowski reviews for “Romantic Times BOOKreviews” magazine and her work has been published in the “Cup of Comfort” Anthologies. http://mysite.verizon.net/bookworm.gp/ http://write-juncture.blogspot.com/
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Posted in Books, Romance, Vampire | Tags: Academy, Academy Series, Dhampir, Dimitri, Entire School, Frostbite, Guardians, Holiday Trip, immortal, Intrigue, Lissa, Mysite, New Boyfriend, paranormal, Richelle Mead, Romantic Times Bookreviews Magazine, Schoenberg, St Vladimir, Strigoi, Teenage Angst, Twists And Turns, Vampire, vampires, Winter Break | Comments Closed
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead By Gail Pruszkowski I may not be a young adult but “Vampire Academy” is a book I could definitely sink my teeth into. It’s the first in a series by Richelle Mead. The author puts a new and unique spin on the vampire legends of old. Forbidden love, friendship, loyalty, romance, intrigue, this one has it all. 
St. Vladimir’s Academy in Montana is no ordinary school. It’s a boarding school for vampires where they are taught magic and teens who are half human, half vampire are trained to protect them. Lissa is a mortal Moroi Vampire Princess and her best friend and bodyguard is Rose Hathaway, a Dhampir, who is trained to combat the immortal Strigoi, who are dangerous rogue Moroi. Two years ago Lissa and Rose ran away but they were found and brought back in disgrace. The academy has become a dangerous place for them. Gossip, peer pressure and forbidden romance are the least of their problems. Lissa has secret powers that are growing and affecting her in different ways. Now she is getting anonymous warnings from someone who knows her secret. Rose and Lissa have a great relationship and it’s the focus of the story. The plot starts when the girls are caught and returned to the academy and it takes off from there. Good secondary characters and intriguing subplots make the pages fly. There’s a forbidden romance between Rose and Dimitri which adds another dimension to the story. Mead doesn’t talk down to her readers. She describes a dark contemporary setting and includes some strong language and sexual content that some readers might find offensive. It might be a supernatural tale but it deals with teenage issues that are relevant to most teens. If you like “Twilight” and “House of Night” you’ll probably like this series as well. It’s an engaging mystery with an unpredictable ending and it is definitely worth a read. Reading Level: Young Adult Publisher: Razorbill (August 16, 2007) ISBN: 978-1595141743 Paperback: 336 Price: $8.99 Gail Pruszkowski reviews for “Romantic Times BOOKreviews” magazine and her work has been published in the “Cup of Comfort” Anthologies. http://mysite.verizon.net/bookworm.gp/ http://write-juncture.blogspot.com/
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Posted in Books, Reviews, Romance | Tags: Boarding School, Bodyguard, Dangerous Place, Dhampir, Dimitri, Great Relationship, immortal, Intrigue, Lissa, love, Magic, Most Teens, Peer Pressure, Reading Level, Richelle Mead, Romance, Sexual Content, St Vladimir, Strigoi, Teenage Issues, Twilight, Vampire, Vampire Legends, Vampire Princess, vampires, Young Adult | Comments Closed
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